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Two men charged with attempted murder after New Year's Day shooting

Two men have been charged with attempted murder after a man was shot in the shoulder on New Year's Day.

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Two man have been charged with attempted murder over a New Year's incident

Christ Lidiu and Exauce Mazebo were charged following the incident on Constitution Hill in Birmingham, which left the victim with non-life-threatening, but potentially life-changing injuries.

Mazebo, aged 22, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Saturday, while Lidiu appeared in front of magistrates on Thursday and is set to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday.

Both men have been remanded in custody.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We have charged two men with attempted murder following a shooting in Birmingham.

"Christ Lidiu, 24 and Exauce Mazebo, 22, were charged after a man was shot in the shoulder in Constitution Hill, Birmingham on New Year's Day.

"The man's injuries are thankfully not life threatening, though they could be life changing.

"Lidiu appeared before magistrates in Birmingham on January 18 and is due to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday.

"Both men have been remanded in custody until their court dates."

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